[Elecraft] Heil Proset KX3 Element?

[Jim Rhodes]

Before you replace the element take some time with a trusted local who
knows you voice and adjust the transmit equalizer. Makes all the difference
in the world.
On Dec 26, 2014 11:30 PM, "Vic Rosenthal" <k2vco.vic at gmail.com> wrote:

> If what they are telling you is that it sounds tinny, that is the HC4. It
> is supposed to be good for 'penetrating' pileups, but doesn't sound very
> good.
>
> Vic K2VCO /4X6GP
>
> > On Dec 27, 2014, at 7:16 AM, Carl Jón Denbow <carl at n8vz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks, Phil.  These look like exactly what I needed.  I'll check this
> out tomorrow and let you know how it works. 73 de Carl, N8VZ
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Dec 26, 2014, at 11:56 PM, Phil Wheeler <w7ox at socal.rr.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Yeah, reading the manual should always be a last resort, Carl :-)
> >>
> >> I have an older Heil with the HC-4 element, supposedly good for
> "communications quality". The HC-5 is reputed to have good fidelity.
> >>
> >> Mike bias may be another parameter at issue but I don't know the iC
> element.
> >>
> >> Let me see if I have anything I can attach with would provide you more
> info. Yes, take a look at the two attached files.
> >>
> >> 73, Phil W7OX
> >>
> >>
> >>> On 12/26/14 8:47 PM, Carl Jón Denbow wrote:
> >>> Yes, I should have put KX3 in the text as well. Sorry for the
> confusion.  I've had a few suggestions offline, which I'm going check out.
> These involve mic gain and eq settings.  I already have the mic gain set
> pretty high but haven't touched any iq settings.  I guess I may have to
> resort to reading the manual. ;-)
> >>>
> >>> Sent from my iPhone
> >>>
> >>>>> On Dec 26, 2014, at 7:15 PM, Phil Wheeler <w7ox at socal.rr.com> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Ah, I missed KX3 in the title.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Phil W7OX
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> On 12/26/14 4:14 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
> >>>>>> What rig are you using, Carl?  Someone may be able to suggest a way
> to get better audio with the element you have.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Phil W7OX
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> On 12/26/14 4:02 PM, Carl Jón Denbow wrote:
> >>>>>> I have a Heil Proset with the ic element. I get fairly lack luster
> audio reports.  What would be the best replacement element to use?  I
> assume that it's a fairly simple operation to replace the ic element with
> another one.  It looks like there are just two phillips screws holding on
> the cover of the element box at the end of the boom.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Any and all ideas, experiences, etc., appreciated.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> 73,
> >>>>>> Carl
> >>>>>>
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> >> <E740174 Proset for the KX3 Rev A.pdf>
> >> <Heil BM-10 IC and KX3.pdf>
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